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garish
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garish
(adjective)
garish
/
ˈ
gerɪʃ/
adjective
garish
/
ˈ
gerɪʃ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of GARISH
[
more garish; most garish
]
:
too bright or colorful
a
garish
[=
gaudy
] dress covered with sequins
garish
neon signs
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— garishly
adverb
a
garishly
decorated room
garishly
dressed
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— garishness
noun
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